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Community Platform - Action Recovery Centers
The above show aired on 2-12-12. 6 a.m. on legends and 6:30 on The guest was Tony Giammatteo, Vice-President of into Action Recovery Centers. The issue was substance abuse and the devastating effect on families and individuals. We discussed enabling, teen addiction, recovery and pill parties.
2/16/2012 listen downloadCommunity Platform -Mayor Sipple
The guest was Lake Jackson Mayor Bob Sipple. The issues we discussed included Mayor Sipple being term-limited in May. He spoke of the Lake Jackson community as a whole including, the school district, taxes, traffic congestion and the expansion of the business community. We also touched on minor crime issues and the history of Lake Jackson.
2/16/2012 listen downloadCommunity Platform - Literacy Advance 2/12
The guests were longtime volunteer and Board member Larry Dierker and Melaine Fisk, Executive Director for Literacy Advance. The issues we discussed were the ESL classes taught by the non-profit and the work they do with those adults who have fallen through the educational cracks and are not able to read or write. We also discussed the need for volunteer tutors and Larry's upcoming fund raising golf tournament.
2/16/2012 listen downloadCommunity Platform - Gamblers Anonymous
The guest was Bill, first name only. He is active in and a member of Gamblers Anonymous. The issues we discussed included the addictive nature of gambling. Bill told his personal story of losing his family and job and going to prison for stealing from his employer. We discussed super bowl gambling. Over a billion dollars is wagered annually on the game. We gave information on contacting gamblers Anonymous for anyone who needs help.
1/31/2012 listen downloadCommunity Platform - HMNS Civil War Exhibit
The guest was Amanda Norris, Curator of the Discovering the Civil War exhibit on display at the Houston Museum of Natural Science. Amanda told the audience that the original Emancipation Proclamation will be on display for 6 days in February, a rare event as the document is rarely allowed outside of Washington. The document contains the signature of President Abraham Lincoln. We discussed other aspects of the conflict as well as talking about the commanders of both armies. Schools and students are welcomed at the exhibit.
1/31/2012 listen download
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